The title of this recipe is “torte” but it isn’t really a torte. It isn’t really a pavlova either. Trying to find a recipe just like this one is impossible. But this is a traditional Christmas dessert in my family. It requires a DOZEN eggs. When it bakes, it ends up with a nice crunchy coating. It is covered with whipped cream.

These rolls are one of our family tradition recipes that we have had at Christmas dinner.

Rice Pilaf takes long grain rice, consommé, mushrooms, onions, butter, and oregano.

I have not tried this yet. I was looking for a frosting to use on a butter pecan cake and saved this one.

Lynn’s favorite frosting. I have two versions though. This one is from my grandmother Thelma Beatty.

  Chicken Noodle Casserole 1 c chicken broth3 stalks diced celery½ c chopped onion3 c cubed chicken4 oz can mushroom pieces1 can cream of chicken soup (diluted with 1/2 c milk)1 c sour cream1 c mayonnaise½ tsp salt4 oz pkg egg noodles2-3 cups shredded sharp...

This is not a family traditional recipe, but it IS one of my personal favorites. We use Dylan’s mashed potatoes for the topping, but do add the parmesan cheese for that.

Here is a second version of the classic frosting of German Chocolate Cake.

  Thelma’s Baked Potato Salad 8 potatoes (cooked and diced)1 lb processed cheese spread (cubed)½ cup chopped onion1-2 tsp saltPepper to taste1 c commercial salad dressing½ lb slightly fried bacon (drained)¼ c green olives Combine all but bacon and olives, mixing...

I love cheese.